ROAD TRIP!

You’re on track to have the day of a lifetime! Start your day at the BMW Performance Center in nearby Greer with a little speed in place of your morning coffee. We recommend the two-hour Performance Drive, where you can experience riding in several different BMWs. Take the wheel of a BMW X vehicle on a challenging off-road course; then, head to the track and rotate vehicles, driving each through fast straightaways and tight corners. When you’re done, hop on I-85 South toward Greenville—just watch your speed!

Once you’ve hit downtown, everyone will enjoy the food, shops, galleries, and more that await you on Main Street—particularly along the 1.5-mile stretch spanning from Fluor Field at the West End to the Hyatt Regency Greenville. Starting at the northern end, a true classic is Mast General Store where you’ll find old-fashioned candy and games, men’s and women’s fashion, toys, camping equipment, and all kinds of wonderful surprises. Also on Main Street is Greenville Gemstone Mine where you can partake in gem-mining or shop the largest selection of unique sterling silver jewelry in the Upstate!

Remember: Keep an eye out for the nine bronze Mice on Main while you’re here!

Stroll just a little farther down Main Street and you’ll cross into the city’s West End. This bustling part of town is a destination all its own. You’ll be able to check out the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library (Saturdays only), catch a glimpse of the acclaimed Fluor Field, and grab a quick picture with Shoeless Joe himself—he’s memorialized in bronze right outside the stadium next to some gigantic baseballs! If you’re lucky enough to be here for a Greenville Drive game, we promise that you’ll have a ball!

From Fluor Field, head over to Unity Park for your next stop. Assuming the weather is perfect (as usual), make your rounds to the splash pad and playgrounds, then hit up The Commons, where you’ll find food by GB&D, Bake Room and Automatic Taco, and caffeinated drinks by Methodical Coffee. For a different kind of refreshment alongside the Reedy River, stop by Pangaea Brewing Company or The Community Tap Trailside. When you're full and feeling good, hop onto the Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail and take a stroll over to the Swamp Rabbit Café & Grocery—home to the best bread in the region (Stecca!).

You’ll need to go back to the car for this one, but once you’re buckled in, just head toward the mountains. Be sure to explore Travelers Rest and some of their great restaurants, but don’t get too full—you’ll want to save your appetite for the next stop: Restaurant 17 at Hotel Domestique! 

While feeling like your own little corner of Europe, the foothills surrounding Hotel Domestique provide quick access to all kinds of recreational opportunities. Partake in a round of golf at Cherokee Valley Course Golf Club (complete with Finn Cycle electric scooters—a cool and fun step-up from a golf cart!) or let Green River Adventures (just across the border in Saluda) hook you up with all things kayak and enjoy a paddle-driven adventure. Book your Green River Adventures guided tour now!